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07/03/2024

Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has struck out an appeal seeking a retrial of a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, over charges of N7.1 billion fraud citing a technical slip.

In delivering judgment, Justice Joseph Oyewole held that the record of appeal brought by the federal government was incompetent and unreliable for any court to use to grant the request.

04/03/2024

President Bola Tinubu expresses condolences to the family of the Nigerian Comic Actor, John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri following their passing.

In a release signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President described the death of the two actors as a loss to the movie industry.

In a release signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President described the death of the two actors as a loss to the movie industry.

04/03/2024

Senate President’s Wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio charges honourees on leveraging their wealth of experience to advance President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda

Mrs Akpabio who represented the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the bouquet of honour held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, extended congratulations to the honourees.

26/02/2024

Court hears Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application

Upon resumed hearing of the matter, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, who appeared for the Federal Government, told Justice Binta Nyako that the case was coming up for hearing after the decision of the Supreme Court on Dec. 15, 2023.

26/02/2024

Super Falcons Head Coach, Randy Waldrum confident of victory as the team gears up for a showdown against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon

Despite a goalless draw in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games qualifying third-round tie, Waldrum remains optimistic about his team's chances.

26/02/2024

Governor Umo Eno affirms commitment to federal collaboration for development in Akwa Ibom, announces new link road project to Minister of Petroleum (Gas) Community in Ika Local Government Area.

The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno said the area deserved an Oil Palm Mill to complement the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Academy initiative of the Prelate Emeritus, adding that construction of the road connecting the various farming communities and potential off-takers was necessary to ena...

26/02/2024

Akwa Ibom State Government to establish Oil Palm Mill, construct Ikot Udom-Mkpohoeto Road in Ika Local Government Area.

The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno said the area deserved an Oil Palm Mill to complement the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Academy initiative of the Prelate Emeritus, adding that construction of the road connecting the various farming communities and potential off-takers was necessary to ena...

26/02/2024

Nigeria Labour Congress defies government appeal, vows to continue protest scheduled for February 27 and 28 amid safety concerns

In a statement released on Sunday by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the Labour Union affirmed its commitment to the planned industrial action.

26/02/2024

President Bola Tinubu sets up a new National Economic Advisory Committee to drive Nigeria’s economic growth. The committee comprised representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector.

This committee comprises representatives from various sectors, including the federal government, sub-national entities, and the private sector.

23/02/2024

Nigerians shouldn’t hold us responsible for food price hike – Dangote Group

Hajiya Fatima said the group had sold the food processing company five years ago to Olam Group which processes food and Agric-business in Nigeria.

23/02/2024

Court orders CBN to pay German National, Martin Gegenheimer, N63.7million, $10,000 awarded against Federal Government alleged unlawful arrest and detention by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).

https://www.adbntv.com/court-orders-cbn-to-pay-german-national-n63-7-million-10000-over-unlawful-arrest-and-detention/

23/02/2024

FG halts cooking gas export to crash price, end scarcity

Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, broke the news to reporters at the “Internal Stakeholders’ Workshop,” on Thursday, February 23 in Abuja.

23/02/2024

President Bola Tinubu Charges ECOWAS Judicial Council on Judicial Reforms to End Military Coups and Strengthen Democracy in West Africa

President Tinubu stated this during a meeting with a delegation from the ECOWAS Judicial Council led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the Council Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

22/02/2024

Police Release Labour Party Chairman (LP), Julius Abure on Bail

Abure was arrested on Wednesday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, by the operatives of the Zone 5 Command, alongside the state chairman of the party in Edo State.

22/02/2024

Ex-Barcelona and Brazil defender, Dani Alves sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman in a Barcelona nightclub

The 40-year-old Brazilian footballer was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in an upscale Barcelona nightclub early on New Year’s Eve in December 2022.

22/02/2024

Senate rejects planned hike in electricity tariff

The Senate further adopted a resolution asking its Committee on Power to investigate the over N2 trillion subsidy requirements, as claimed by the Minister of Power, and another N1.3 trillion owed electricity Generation Companies (GENCOs) as well as a $1.3 billion debt to gas companies.

21/02/2024

Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure arrested in Edo over alleged N3.5bn embezzlement

His arrest on Wednesday comes following accusations of embezzling over N3.5bn Party funds.

21/02/2024

Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie insists the team must brace up for a tough test when they face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Friday.

The Super Falcons are bidding to make a return to the Olympics after failing to qualify for their last three editions.

21/02/2024

Akwa Ibom State Government has received Africa Submarine Optical Cable with a commitment to develop the technology sector.

Governor Umo Eno, who received the Submarine Cable from MainOne Company on Tuesday at Qua Iboe Beach, Ibeno Local Government Area, stated that the 45,000kilometre submarine cable will connect Akwa Ibom, Nigeria's South-South Region with Europe, Asia, and other parts of Africa en route the Atlantic O...

21/02/2024

President Bola Tinubu appoints Hafsat Bakari as Head of Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) after sacking Modibbo Tukur

https://www.adbntv.com/tinubu-appoints-hafsat-bakari-as-head-of-nfiu-after-sacking-modibbo/

20/02/2024

Senate demands end to tax waivers amidst N17 trillion loss

The Senate's objection to the allegedly abused tax waivers came up on Monday during the 2024 Budget Presentation of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS before the Senator Sani Musa-led Senate Committee on Finance.

20/02/2024

CEMENT HIKE: FG, Producers Agree on N7,000 to N8,000 Per Bag

Retail price for cement jumped from N5,000 to N10,000 within one week in the open market, after wholesalers citing increasing cost of transportation and other variables, made adjustments to the price they sell to retailers.

19/02/2024

Protest in Oyo over economic hardship occasioned by petrol subsidy removal, food inflation, and high cost of living.

In the last few weeks, protests against the high cost of living and food have also been held in Niger, Plateau, Kano, Sokoto, and Osun states, among other places.

19/02/2024

House of Representatives Committee Seeks Nigerian Navy's Aid in Combating Crude Oil Theft

Doguwa assured Ogala that information obtained confidentially by the Committee would be handled with the utmost care.

19/02/2024

Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, NARTO, withdraw services nationwide amidst federal government’s negotiation meeting today.

The Association explained that the decision to withdraw trucks from Petroleum product loading activities was due to the high operational costs in the industry.

19/02/2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno extends warm wishes to PDP founding father's widow in Rivers State, Mrs. Daba Isokrari as she clocks 70

Pastor Eno attributed his penchant for inclusiveness, integrity, thoroughness and efficiency in service delivery to his early interactions with late Bishop Ombo Isokrari and Spouse, Daba Isokrari.

16/02/2024

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has flagged off the dualization of the 13.5 km Okopedi- Oron by East-West Road( Phase Two) in Okobo Local Government Area of the State.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has flagged off the dualization of the 13.5 km Okopedi- Oron by East- West Road( Phase Two) in Okobo Local Governme...

16/02/2024

Senate President, Senator Akpabio Seeks Saudi Arabia, Nigeria Collaboration on Security, Through Intelligence Sharing

The Senate President noted that if intelligence is provided it would aid the fight against insurgency, and boost the safety of all.

16/02/2024

House of Representatives has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to adopt Community Policing as outlined in Section 15 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020.

The Federal Government and the State Governors on Thursday agreed to establish State Police in the country.

16/02/2024

President Tinubu engages in Diplomatic talks as he arrives Ethiopia for 37th African Union Summit

The President, accompanied on the trip by some ministers and other top government officials, arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday night.